Parley of Instruments > Weldon, John

Musical London c. 1700: From Purcell to Handel

1 CD / Chandos Records / 2011-01-25

Works: Giovanni Battista Draghi: Romulus and Hersilia, for soprano, two violins, bass viol, and harpsichord; Trio Sonata for 2 violins, bass viol & organ in G minor; Henry Purcell: Tell me, some pitying ang...
Performers: Hyde, Philippa
Conductors: Holman, Peter
Ensemble: Parley of Instruments

The late seventeenth century was a period of great change in English music. This was a time when the influences of Italian music were ever-increasing....continue...
Recording information: Potton Hall, Dunwich, Suffolk (02/17/2010-02/19/2010)....continue...

Orpheus with his Lute / Holman, Bott, Brown, et al

1 CD / Hyperion / 2004-05-01

Works: Jeremiah Clarke: Titus Andronicus, incidental music suite (incomplete); John Weldon: Take, O Take Those Lips Away; Dry those eyes which are o'erflowing, song; John Eccles: Can life be a blessing?, so...
Performers: Bott, Catherine [Soprano Vocals]; Brown, Rachel
Conductors:
Ensemble: Parley of Instruments

'The Parley of Instruments, Rachel Brown, director Peter Holman and the Hyperion recording team all deserve applause' (Gramophone)

'With the programme arranged by play rather than...continue...